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S1E1
Part I
Negotiations between Roman leader General Cornelius Flavius (Peter O'Toole) and Jewish rebel leader Elezar ben Yair (Peter Strauss) leads to the inevitable standoff on Masada.
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#2
S1E2
Part II
The Jewish rebels, safe and watered atop their mountain stronghold of Masada, goad the sun-tortured Roman army below - while two angry Centurions (Ken Hutchison and Warren Clarke) plan a revolt against their haggard leader (Peter O'Toole).
#3
S1E3
Part III
Tables turn for the The Romans, constructing the weapon to reach Masada and, now led by brutal Roman upstart Falco (David Warner), who had usurped power from Flavias (Peter O'Toole), the Jewish rebels' wits are tested.
#4
Part IV
S1E4
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The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.
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Part III
S1E3
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Part II
S1E2
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Part I
S1E1
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